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Witness to Christ and listen to abuse victims, Pope tells world's cardinals (CWN)

In his concluding remarks to the recent extraordinary consistory of the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the centrality of Christ, emphasized the importance of the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), reflected on synodality, and called on the world’s cardinals to listen to abuse victims.

Jan. 12 Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, Weekday

Today the Church returns to Ordinary Time, the Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time. The Church in Canada celebrates the Memorial of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700), renowned for her work, her spirituality and her impact on society and the Church in North America. In 1982 Pope St. John Paul II canonized her making her the first canonized woman saint who worked in Canada.

Pope Leo XIV Condemns Violence in Iran, Syria, and Ukraine

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Major New Mural Joins Heaven and Earth at St. John the Evangelist Church

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Theophany Night at the Museum: A Church Comes to Life

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Change the world by becoming holy, Pope tells young people of Rome (Dicastery for Communication (Italian))

Pope Leo XIV met with thousands of Roman young people in Paul VI Audience Hall last evening (video) and told them that his greatest wish for them is holiness.

After greeting young people who would follow the event on screens outside, Pope Leo entered the hall, listened to remarks from Cardinal Baldassare Reina (his vicar general for Rome) and heard questions from young people about loneliness, dissatisfaction, and boredom.

The Pope spoke about the importance of drawing near to our neighbor, as God draws near to us. He also advised:

First of all, pray. This is the most concrete act that the Christian does for the good of those around him, of himself and of the whole world. Praying is an act of freedom, which breaks the chains of boredom, pride and indifference.

To set the world on fire, an ardent heart is needed! And God kindles the fire when we pray, especially when we receive him and adore him in the Eucharist, when we encounter him in the Gospel, when we sing of him in the Psalms. Thus he renders us capable of being the light of the world and the salt of the earth.

Franciscan leaders release 'Seeds for Eternal Life,' on St. Francis and his spiritual legacy (CWN)

Six Franciscan leaders have published “A Seed for Eternal Life,” a joint letter on St. Francis of Assisi and his spiritual legacy.

From Baptism to Mission in Christ and in Us

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Jan. 11 Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Feast

Today the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. This feast brings to an end the season of Christmas. Ordinary Time lasts from the day after this feast to the Tuesday before Lent.